Economics Program

"Economic literacy is crucial because it is a measure of whether
people understand the forces that significantly affect the quality of their
lives..."Gary Stern, President,
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Economists work with issues involving how a society uses its resources such
as people, land, raw materials and equipment, to produce goods and services and
how it distributes those goods and services.

Economists
are employed by colleges and universities, businesses, banks and other financial
institutions, governments, special interest groups, and national and
international agencies to conduct research by collecting and analyzing data,
analyzing trends and creating projections or forecasts. An economist's research
can focus on one firm or one market or on national and global issues such as
inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international trade.

Beginning positions include tasks such as computer
modeling, report writing, collecting data, preparing
statistical charts, and basic research. With further
experience and advanced degrees, more opportunities
involving leadership and advanced management positions
may become available. Dependant on the position, travel
may be involved for research purposes.